Name: Greatest Mambos
Brand: Perez Prado

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GLLN2405.1

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Colour

Colour details

Red and Yellow Vinyl

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466240515

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

Artist

Perez Prado

Genre US

South American - Latin

Label US

Goldenlane

Perez Prado was a Cuban-born Mexican artist known for his talents as a bandleader, singer, organist, pianist, and composer. Often referred to as the 'King of the Mambo', Prado was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1916 and passed away in Mexico City in 1989. He began his musical journey studying classical piano before playing organ and piano in local clubs. In 1948, he formed his own band and recorded for RCA Victor, specializing in mambos - an upbeat adaptation of the Cuban danzón. His compositions include famous pieces like "Mambo No. 5" and "Mambo No. 8".
During the height of the mambo movement in 1955, Prado achieved chart success with a cha-cha version of "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White", reaching number one on American charts.
Prado's talent caught the attention of audiences worldwide when arranger [a153472] heard his song "Que rico el mambo" while on vacation in Mexico. He recorded it back in the United States as "Mambo Jambo", which became a hit single that led to Prado embarking on a successful US tour. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned artists such as [a416581], Cuba's best-known musical group.

A superb collection from Latin music idol, and "King Of The Mambo," Pérez Prado and his most memorable mambos! 

Includes the worldwide phenomenon "Mambo No. 5" - later re-popularized in 1999 by Lou Bega - plus "Que Rico El Mambo," "Mambo No. 8" and more! Packaged in a gorgeous gatefold vinyl with colored vinyl!

Greatest Mambos

Music US

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